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The Hilt Pinot Noir Old Guard 2015  - First Bottle

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96 Vinous -
The Hilt's 2015 Pinot Noir Old Guard is a big, powerful wine that won't be ready to drink for at least a few years. Ample and dramatic in build, the 2015 exudes richness. A host of red-toned fruit, sage, mint and rose petal notes get an extra kick of aromatic lift from the whole clusters. The 2015 finishes with great focus and intensity especially for the year. This is a remarkable wine in every way. The 2015 is mostly  Sanford & Benedict, with some fruit from Radian.

Technical Details

  • BlendPinot Noir
  • WinemakerMatt Dees
  • CountryUS
  • RegionSanta Barara County
  • AppellationSanta Barbara

The Hilt Pinot Noir Old Guard 2015

Pinot Noir  |  US
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About the Producer

To understand the wines made by The Hilt, one might need to come visit the hard and harsh conditions under which they are born. The unobstructed, ocean facing east-west valley known as Sta. Rita Hills Valley is a complex AVA. One could divide it into four quadrants: northern-facing, southern-facing, close to the ocean, and further inland from the ocean. With such a frame, The Hilt’s favorite vineyards are in the northern-facing, closest to the ocean, windswept quadrant. These sites are the worst place for a grape grower, but the best ones for a winemaker.